A look at this week in Watergate.            

A look at this week in Watergate.                         

A look at the Watergate proceedings this week.     

Host: John Chancellor.                                  

Live coverage of opening testimony by the acting director of the FBI, L. Patrick Gray.             

Vice-President Spiro Agnew is investigated for extortion, bribery, and income tax violations while Governor of Maryland.  He holds press conference on August 8th, denouncing accusations as "damned lies" reports he took kickbacks from government contractors in Maryland.                                 

Live radio coverage of President Richard M. Nixon's speech to the nation about the Watergate investigation.            

The contributions of black people to the American way of life. Narrated by Bill Cosby.  

Originally broadcast on July 2nd, 1968.           

The soundtrack of a film on the 1954 Army- McCarthy hearings. Presented on Chicago Public Television Channel 11. 

Jerry Lewis's fund-raising campaign for Muscular Dystrophy from the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas which represents his first National MDA broadcast away from New York.  
  
The broadcast begins at 9 PM Eastern time on September 2nd, 1973 and concludes on September 3rd, 1973 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. This was the first time the telethon was telecast from Las Vegas.   

This year's Muscular Dystrophy Association of America telethon raised a record $12,395,983 in pledged money during its 21 1/2 hours of telecasting. There are numerous half hour cutaway breaks from the National broadcast...giving Jerry Lewis a break in the action, and these cutaways are hosted by a litany of hosts all over the country depending on the station broadcasting this marathon broadcast. In New York hosting at different intervals were Buddy Hackett, William B. Williams, Julius LaRosa and Soupy Sales and Mel Torme. In Nashville, Roy Clark hosted, etc. etc. This broadcast was recorded off the air in Schenectady New York, via station affiliate WRGB. 
The hosts of locally cutaway segments on this audio air check are that of Ed, and Steve. There segments equate to approximatively 120 minutes of this 300 minute TV Audio Air Check broadcast excerpt. 200 minutes (approximately 3 and half hours reflect the National segments).    

This broadcast recording begins at approximately 11:30 EST on Monday, September 3, 1973. John Gavin sings, "We've Got It." The New Seekers, British pop group perform, "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." Peter Marshall is praised by Jerry for his game show Hollywood Squares. There is a film promo for MSD. Carol Lawrence sings "A Bright Sunshiny Day, and "Sand Dance." Her husband Robert Goulet and Carol talk with Jerry. Paul Anka who flew in specifically to sing on the show a rendition of "I Did it My Way," changing the lyrics related to Jerry Lewis's MDA telethon contributions sings this version. Phyllis Diller does a stand-up routine. 
Andy Williams introduces each of the Lennon Sisters, Janet, Kathy, Peggy, and Dee Dee. Williams sings, "Close to You."
We get a local feed with Mel Torme who sings a duet with Jerry and then interviews Gina Lollobrigida who discusses her photography book "Italia Mia" containing three years of her work...a collection of 191 still pictures of Italians your and elders, families, sights and scenery. 
Enzo Stuart sings "Maria." Red Buttons performs and sings "Brother Can You Spare a Dime," and his signature song, "HO HO."    
Jerry wraps up the broadcast stating that when he began work for MDA he had but one secretary in 1950 and now his fund raising event is the second biggest in America. Jerry signs off singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone."                                                                                                         

Jerry Lewis's fund-raising campaign for Muscular Dystrophy from the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas which represents his first National MDA broadcast away from New York.  
  
The National television broadcast begins at 9 PM Eastern time on September 2nd, 1973 and concludes on September 3rd, 1973 at 6:30 PM Eastern time. This was the first time the Jerry Lewis Labor Day National Telethon was telecast from Las Vegas.   

This year's Muscular Dystrophy Association of America telethon raised a record $12,395,983 in pledged money during its 21 1/2 hours of telecasting. There are numerous half hour cutaway breaks from the National broadcast...giving Jerry Lewis a break in the action, and these cutaways are hosted by a litany of hosts all over the country depending on the station broadcasting this marathon broadcast. 

NOTE: THIS TAPE HAS NONE OF THE LOCAL CUTAWAY MATERIAL...ONLY THE NATIONAL BROADCAST EXCERPTS WITH THE STARS LISTED HERE, WHO WERE RECORDED. MANY PERSONALITIES APPEARING ON THE 
COMPLETE BROADCAST WERE NOT AUDIO TAPED AND THEREFORE NOT PRESENT IN THIS PRESENTATION.  

 In New York hosting at different intervals were Buddy Hackett, William B. Williams, Julius LaRosa and Soupy Sales and Mel Torme. In Nashville, Roy Clark hosted, etc. etc. This broadcast was recorded off the air in Schenectady New York, via station affiliate WRGB. 
The hosts of locally cutaway segments on this audio air check are that of Ed, and Steve. Their segments equate to approximatively 120 minutes of this 300 minute TV Audio Air Check broadcast excerpt. 

SEE ATA#8375. 
 
200 minutes (approximately 3 and half hours reflect the National segments).    

This broadcast recording begins at approximately 11:30 EST on Monday, September 3, 1973. John Gavin sings, "We've Got It." The New Seekers, British pop group perform, "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." Peter Marshall is praised by Jerry for his game show Hollywood Squares. There is a film promo for MSD. Carol Lawrence sings "A Bright Sunshiny Day, and "Sand Dance." Her husband Robert Goulet and Carol talk with Jerry. Paul Anka who flew in specifically to sing on the show a rendition of "I Did it My Way," changing the lyrics related to Jerry Lewis's MDA telethon contributions sings this version. Phyllis Diller does a stand-up routine. 
Andy Williams introduces each of the Lennon Sisters, Janet, Kathy, Peggy, and Dee Dee. Williams sings, "Close to You."
We get a local feed with Mel Torme who sings a duet with Jerry and then interviews Gina Lollobrigida who discusses her photography book "Italia Mia" containing three years of her work...a collection of 191 still pictures of Italians your and elders, families, sights and scenery. 
Enzo Stuart sings "Maria." Red Buttons performs and sings "Brother Can You Spare a Dime," and his signature song, "HO HO."    
Jerry wraps up the broadcast stating that when he began work for MDA he had but one secretary in 1950 and now his fund raising event is the second biggest in America. Jerry signs off singing, "You'll Never Walk Alone."                                                                                                                                                

A report on the energy crises. Part two of three.                        

Tony Bennett and Lena Horne team up on this musical special.    

A 24-song salute to composer Harold Arlen, including "Over the Rainbow," "Stormy Weather," "Let's Fall in Love," "Come Rain or Come Shine" and "Accentuate the Positive."  

Other songs heard, include, from Lena, "Beautiful Music," "Corner of the Sky," "Watch What Happens," "Bein' Green. 

Tony  sings, "Just in Time," "There Will Never Be Another You," "End of a Love Affair," "Maybe This Time," Girl Talk." 

Tony and Lena together sing, "Something," "The Look of Love," "My Funny Valentine," "Mood Indigo," "Save Me a Song," and a Harold Arlen medley.                                            

Celebrity roasting of Gov. Ronald Reagan by: Dean Martin, Jack Benny, Jonathan Winters, Don Rickles, Dom DeLuise, Phyllis Diller, Pat Henry, Jackie Vernon, Nipsey Russell, Audrey Meadows, Mark Spitz, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge.   

Duplicate of #2078.          

Politicians and Hollywood stars hold a seven-hour telethon for the Democratic party in Los Angeles, California. Representative Barbara Jordan of Texas is scheduled to be one of the speakers.                 

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme perform on stage from Las Vegas, Nevada. Lucille Ball guest stars.                      

Glen Campbell's first television special, from London.             

A special report on bus safety, gold fever, and an interview with Martha Mitchell.           

The infamous "battle of the sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and former men's singles champion Bobby Riggs held at the Houston Astrodome. An estimated 50 million people watched the match won by King in three straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
Howard Cosell calls the play-by-play.                     

Coverage of the separation of US Attorney General John Mitchell and his wife Martha.   

After spending a record 59 days in space, Skylab 3 astronauts Jack Lousma, Alan Bean, and Owen Garriott splash down in the Pacific Ocean and picked up by the aircraft carrier USS New Orleans.             

Live coverage of testimony by former CIA officer E. Howard Hunt.            

Live coverage of testimony by former presidential assistant Patrick J. Buchanan.             

A variety show presented as monthly specials on NBC.

Guests: Ann-Margret, Bobby Riggs.

Host: Bob Hope. 

                                                                                                                                                                     

75th anniversary special celebrating the birth of composer George Gershwin.           

    Dick Clark surveys the golden-oldies craze of the 1950's and 1960's with many film clips and live performers singing their hits and reminiscing about the dawn of Rock 'N' Roll. 

NOTE: The audio of this historic air check is most enjoyable to listen and very discernable but was recorded not with the best sound equipment, creating less than pristine audio. Interestingly the commercials sound better than the broadcast indicating possibly that transmission of the show was off as well. It is included because of its content. Still, the audio is quite pleasant and enjoyable and contains many iconic stars and anecdotes reflected by them.
                       

A special report on the danger of driving while intoxicated.            

Continuing coverage of Watergate hearings.           

President Nixon holds news conference. Spiro Agnew grand jury inquiry continues in Baltimore.         

Live radio coverage of testimony by former political operative for President Nixon, Donald H. Segretti.              

Live coverage of testimony by former Assistant Regional Director of The Bureau of Narcotics, John L. Kelly.             

News special on Watergate.             

War begins in the Middle East as the Arab coalition jointly launches a surprise attack against Israel on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.               

The Yom Kippur war, also known as the Ramadan war, the October war, the 1973 Arab-Israeli war, or the fourth Arab-Israeli war, was an armed conflict between October 6th-October 25th, 1973, between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. 

Special live coverage on the resignation of Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew. John Chancellor reports.         

The United States Attorney General Elliott Richardson holds a press conference on the resignation of Vice-President Spiro Agnew.           

Jackie Gleason's first TV special in three years. A honeymooner's skit on Women's Lib. Jackie brings back his Joe The Bartender and Poor Soul routines. Cameo appearance by Burt Parks.                        

Special live coverage on the resignation of Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew.      

 

Attorney General Elliott Richardson holds a news conference regarding resignation of Vice-President Spiro Agnew.                    

News special on the naming of Gerald R. Ford as the new Vice-President of the United States by President Richard M. Nixon. The former Michigan representative and Republican House minority leader was the 40th Vice- President of the United States.          

NBC News special on the naming of Gerald R. Ford as the new Vice-President of the United States by President Richard M. Nixon. The former Michigan representative and Republican House minority leader was the 40th Vice- President of the United States.